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Arkansas Funds Colorectal Cancer Pilot Program

March 5, 2010
National

Arkansas secured 5 million in the state budget for its statewide colorectal cancer screening program for the underserved. The money, which will be administered through the University of Arkansas Medical System, will be available beginning July 1, 2010 and because of state budget rules it cannot be eliminated or reduced.

Better Insurance Coverage for Colon Cancer Screenings in Oklahoma

March 1, 2010
National

The American Cancer Society worked with health insurers in Oklahoma to establish a voluntary agreement on how they will cover colon cancer screenings for insured Oklahomans. The agreement guarantees that insurers will cover the full range of screenings, including colonoscopy.

House Recognizes Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Education and Outreach

March 30, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 30, 2009 -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives took an important step in recognizing the importance of colorectal cancer screening with the passage of a resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of the first Congressional designation of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Congress now

New Data Reveals That Gaps in Coverage For Those with Private Insurance Are Major Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening

March 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 6, 2009 -- For the first time, more U.S. states have received A grades than failing marks for colorectal cancer screening laws, according to the 2009 Colorectal Cancer Legislation Report Card. Issued today by a coalition of 11 leading public health groups and medical professional societies,

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for Medically Underserved

February 27, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 27, 2009 -- Critical legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would ensure access to colon cancer screening and treatment for those Americans who need them most. This bill will build on efforts to improve access to health care and elevate the

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